NBC reports that former President Donald Trump has widened his lead over GOP rivals, earning 51% of the first choice support in Iowa. According to the latest NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll, Trump's current lead has been fueled by Republicans who believe he can defeat Joe Biden. Despite Trump's dominant lead, the poll showed that a sizable number of voters remain open to considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis or former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. 51% of likely Republican caucusgoers gave first-choice support to Donald Trump, while 19%
sided with DeSantis and 16% went with Haley.
